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0000-0001-5980-6402
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University of California Davis
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Federation University
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Queen Elizabeth Centre (QEC)- Public Hospital
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Humane Society International
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Factors Influencing Contraception Awareness and Use: The Experiences of Young African Australian mothers
Publisher: Oxford University Press (OUP)
Date: 14-04-2015
DOI: 10.1093/JRS/FEU040
Gains and losses: African Australian women and higher education
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Date: 27-06-2015
Abstract: This article argues that African women migrants in Australia are increasingly enrolling in and successfully completing tertiary study, usually at high emotional and financial cost. While this qualitative study has shown that both refugee-background and non-refugee African Australian women’s enrolment in higher education is enabling new forms of participation and belonging in resettlement, it continues to challenge the women’s more traditional cultural roles and identities. This article argues that these gendered negotiations are noted only cursorily (if at all) within education and health contexts, and, importantly, form a primary obstacle facing African Australian women in migration and refugee resettlement transition.
Early motherhood: a qualitative study exploring the experiences of African Australian teenage mothers in greater Melbourne, Australia
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 10-09-2015
Contraception knowledge and attitudes: truths and myths among African Australian teenage mothers in Greater Melbourne, Australia
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 13-09-2013
DOI: 10.1111/JOCN.12335
Abstract: To discuss the contraception knowledge, attitudes and beliefs of African Australian teenagers and women with a refugee background in Melbourne. The numbers of African Australian persons continue to increase, with a significant proportion being refugee women and children. Attitudes and behaviours towards contraception in this group continue to be influenced by culture, family and beliefs. This study is based on qualitative research that was underpinned by intersectionality theory, cultural competency and phenomenology. Sixteen teenagers and women who had experienced teenage pregnancy in Greater Melbourne, Australia, were interviewed. In-depth interviews were conducted with the sixteen African Australian teenagers and women. Following data collection, data were transcribed verbatim, and coded, and key themes identified and analysed using thematic analysis. Knowledge of contraception among this group of migrants was low and filled with myths. Attitudes towards contraception use were insufficient and influenced by beliefs and external factors such as partner, family and community attitudes towards contraception. Migration status and other instabilities in the lives of these participants all intersected to shape their health beliefs and contraception decision-making. Refugee teenage mothers' knowledge of contraception was low and their attitude towards contraceptive use was poor. Myths and external factors continued to influence teenagers' and women's attitudes towards contraceptives. The events and life experiences of African Australian teenagers/women, culture, and family and community influences should be taken into consideration when providing healthcare services and sexual health education to this migrant group. Service providers should consider the multiple intersections in the lives of these women when delivering healthcare services and information to them.
Lessons from Toxicology: Developing a 21st-Century Paradigm for Medical Research
Publisher: Environmental Health Perspectives
Date: 11-2015
DOI: 10.1289/EHP.1510345
Sensitive Research and Vulnerable Participants: Accessing and Conducting Research with African Australian Teenage Mothers in Greater Melbourne, Australia
Publisher: Global Science and Technology Forum
Date: 10-2013
COVID-19 in Africa: rethinking the tools to manage future pandemics
Publisher: African Journals Online (AJOL)
Date: 14-12-2021
DOI: 10.4314/AHS.V21I4.3
Abstract: Corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) remains an incurable, progressive pneumonia-like illness characterized by fever, dry cough, fatigue, and headache during its early stages. COVID-19 has ultimately resulted in mortality in at least 2 million people worldwide. Millions of people globally have already been affected by this disease, and the numbers are expected to increase, perhaps until an effective cure or vaccine is identified.Although Africa was initially purported by the World Health Organization (WHO) to be severely hit by the pandemic, Africa recorded the least number of cases during the first wave, with lowest rates of infections, compared to Asia, Europe, and the Americas. This statistic might be attributed to the low testing capacity, existing public health awareness and lessons learnt during Ebola epidemic. Nonetheless, the relatively low rate of infection should be an opportunity for Africa to be better prepared to overcome this and future epidemics.In this paper, the authors provide insights into the dynamics and transmission of the severe acute respiratory syndrome corona virus (SARS-CoV-2) during the first wave of the pandemic possible explanations into the relatively low rates of infection recorded in Africa with recommendations for Africa to continue to fight Covid-19 and position itself to effectively manage future pandemics. Keywords: Covid-19 Ebola Science Leadership in Africa Vaccine SARS-COV-2 Preventative Health Future Pandemics.
COVID-19: Factors associated with psychological distress, fear, and coping strategies among community members across 17 countries
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 10-2021
DOI: 10.1186/S12992-021-00768-3
Abstract: The current pandemic of COVID-19 impacted the psychological wellbeing of populations globally. We aimed to examine the extent and identify factors associated with psychological distress, fear of COVID-19 and coping. We conducted a cross-sectional study across 17 countries during Jun-2020 to Jan-2021. Levels of psychological distress (Kessler Psychological Distress Scale), fear of COVID-19 (Fear of COVID-19 Scale), and coping (Brief Resilient Coping Scale) were assessed. A total of 8,559 people participated mean age (±SD) was 33(±13) years, 64% were females and 40% self-identified as frontline workers. More than two-thirds (69%) experienced moderate-to-very high levels of psychological distress, which was 46% in Thailand and 91% in Egypt. A quarter (24%) had high levels of fear of COVID-19, which was as low as 9% in Libya and as high as 38% in Bangladesh. More than half (57%) exhibited medium to high resilient coping the lowest prevalence (3%) was reported in Australia and the highest (72%) in Syria. Being female (AOR 1.31 [95% CIs 1.09-1.57]), perceived distress due to change of employment status (1.56 [1.29-1.90]), comorbidity with mental health conditions (3.02 [1.20-7.60]) were associated with higher levels of psychological distress and fear. Doctors had higher psychological distress (1.43 [1.04-1.97]), but low levels of fear of COVID-19 (0.55 [0.41-0.76]) nurses had medium to high resilient coping (1.30 [1.03-1.65]). The extent of psychological distress, fear of COVID-19 and coping varied by country however, we identified few higher risk groups who were more vulnerable than others. There is an urgent need to prioritise health and well-being of those people through well-designed intervention that may need to be tailored to meet country specific requirements.
Guidelines for the use and interpretation of assays for monitoring autophagy (3rd edition)
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 02-01-2016
Related Organisations
The Humane Society Of The United States
Location: United States of America
Massachusetts Institute Of Tecnology
Location: United States of America
People For The Ethical Treatment Of Animals Inc
Location: United States of America
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